公开(公告)号：US5659482A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US425201

申请日：1995-04-20

Applicant: Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

Inventor： Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

IPC: B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/12 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F13/02 ,  G07F13/06 ,  G07G1/14 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: B67D1/1234 ,  B67D1/1231 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  G07F13/02 ,  G07F13/065 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07G1/14 ,  B67D2001/0818

Abstract: A microprocessor based dispenser control system for controlling the dispensing process in a liquid pump and storing information on the type and number of times the liquid has been dispensed is disclosed. The system includes a dispensing pump and a control console for controlling the pump. The console is interfaced to a cash register, point-of-sales system, or printer for down-loading information to these. In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing pump is a squeeze type pump driven by a stepper motor. The microprocessor uses a pulse drive source to control the stepper motor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种基于微处理器的分配器控制系统，用于控制液体泵中的分配过程并且存储关于液体被分配的类型和次数的信息。 该系统包括分配泵和用于控制泵的控制台。 控制台连接到收银机，销售点系统或打印机，以向其下载信息。 在优选实施例中，分配泵是由步进电机驱动的挤压式泵。 微处理器使用脉冲驱动源来控制步进电机。

公开(公告)号：US5361216A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-01

申请号：US907548

申请日：1992-07-02

Applicant: Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

Inventor： Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

IPC: B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/22 ,  G06F15/46 ,  B67D5/08

CPC classification number: B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/228

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flow signal monitoring system for monitoring data signals in a data wire between fuel dispensers and the dispenser controller for collecting, storing, and later down-loading information relating flow quantity signals. The system includes an electronic communication translator which is attached to the wire. The design of the monitoring system is such that it is coupled to the data wire, however, it is electrically isolated from the data wire. When the dispenser and remote dispenser controller are communicating in current loop communication protocol, the system uses a configuration circuit with an opto-coupler having a light emitting diode and transistor for transforming the data signals into corresponding computer logic signals. When the dispenser and controller are communicating in voltage level communication protocol, a comparator is used to transform the data signals into corresponding computer logic signals. The computer logic signals are sent to a microprocessor with read-only memory and read-and-write memory for processing. The system further includes a data field selector which instructs the microprocessor to select and process data fields relating to flow quantity, and to discard all other data signals. Information on the amount of fuel dispensed at each fueling position in the dispenser is stored in memory. This information can be down-loaded to other devices including tank monitors, printer, and display devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测燃料分配器和分配器控制器之间的数据线中的数据信号的流量信号监测系统，用于收集，存储和稍后下载与流量信号相关的信息。 该系统包括附接到电线的电子通信转换器。 监控系统的设计使得它与数据线耦合，但是它与数据线电隔离。 当分配器和远程分配器控制器以电流回路通信协议进行通信时，系统使用具有发光二极管和晶体管的光耦合器的配置电路，用于将数据信号转换成相应的计算机逻辑信号。 当分配器和控制器在电压电平通信协议中进行通信时，使用比较器将数据信号转换成相应的计算机逻辑信号。 计算机逻辑信号被发送到具有只读存储器和用于处理的读写存储器的微处理器。 该系统还包括指示微处理器选择和处理与流量相关的数据字段并丢弃所有其他数据信号的数据字段选择器。 关于在分配器中的每个加油位置分配的燃料量的信息被存储在存储器中。 该信息可以下载到其他设备，包括油罐监视器，打印机和显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US5270943A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-14

申请号：US816653

申请日：1992-01-03

Applicant: Walter E. Warn

Inventor： Walter E. Warn

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G07G1/12 ,  G06F15/20 ,  G05B15/00

CPC classification number: G07G1/12 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/21096 ,  G05B2219/25144 ,  G05B2219/25171 ,  G05B2219/25217

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel pump control system for controlling fuel dispensers through a PC-based POS terminal. The system includes a printed circuit board which can be inserted in an expansion slot in the PC for controlling the fuel dispensers. The system uses a microprocessor with read-only-memory and read-and-write-memory. A series of commands are stored in the ROM for controlling the dispensers during the fueling process. A configuration circuit translates and configures the communication protocol of the pump control system and the communication protocol of the dispensers allowing them to interact. Response data from the dispenser during the fueling process is stored in the RAM. The pump control system is interfaced to the POS application software in the POS. In a preferred embodiment, the flow of data between the microprocessor in the pump controller and the microprocessor in the PC-based POS is controlled by a terminate-stay-resident driver. The system allows the POS application software program to integrate pump control with other features as cash register, card authorization, inventory control, and related. The present invention is particularly well suited for use in open-platform PC-based POS systems, can accommodate customized POS application programs.

Abstract translation: 燃料泵控制系统技术领域本发明涉及一种用于通过基于PC的POS终端控制燃料分配器的燃料泵控制系统。 该系统包括可插入PC中的扩展槽中以控制燃料分配器的印刷电路板。 该系统使用具有只读存储器和读写存储器的微处理器。 一系列命令存储在ROM中，用于在加油过程中控制分配器。 配置电路翻译和配置泵控制系统的通信协议和分配器的通信协议，允许它们进行交互。 在加油过程中来自分配器的响应数据存储在RAM中。 泵控制系统连接到POS中的POS应用软件。 在优选实施例中，泵控制器中的微处理器与基于PC的POS中的微处理器之间的数据流由终止驻留的驾驶员控制。 该系统允许POS应用软件程序将泵控制与其他功能集成为收银机，卡授权，库存控制和相关。 本发明特别适用于基于开放平台的基于PC的POS系统，可以适应定制的POS应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US5831861A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-03

申请号：US679303

申请日：1996-07-12

Applicant: Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

Inventor： Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/08 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/08 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: A mechanical fuel pump control system for controlling mechanical fuel pumps through a PC-based Point-of-Sales system utilizing a mechanical pump controller and a mechanical pump configurator is disclosed. The pump control system includes a pump control circuit board having a microprocessor with read-only-memory for storing operating code and a read-and-write-memory device for calculating and storing response data. The pump control system uses a configuration circuit board to condition output signals including preset limits, pump authorization signal and close valve signal, and to condition input signals including a pulse signal, a handle signal, and a motor return signal. A relay board controls the pumping process. The pump control system allows the POS application software to integrate pump control with other functions including register function, scanning, and inventory control in the POS computer. A feature of the present invention is that it allows the same POS system to control electronic and mechanical pumps through appropriate configurators.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过使用机械泵控制器和机械泵配置器的基于PC的销售点系统来控制机械燃油泵的机械燃油泵控制系统。 泵控制系统包括具有用于存储操作代码的具有只读存储器的微处理器和用于计算和存储响应数据的读写存储器设备的泵控制电路板。 泵控制系统使用配置电路板来对包括预设限制，泵授权信号和关闭阀信号的输出信号进行调节，并且对包括脉冲信号，手柄信号和电动机返回信号的输入信号进行调节。 继电器板控制泵送过程。 泵控制系统允许POS应用软件将泵控制与POS计算机中的寄存器功能，扫描和库存控制等功能集成在一起。 本发明的特征在于它允许相同的POS系统通过适当的配置器来控制电子和机械泵。

公开(公告)号：US5790410A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-04

申请号：US764296

申请日：1996-12-12

Applicant: Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

Inventor： Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

IPC: G06Q20/36 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F13/02 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/0866 ,  G06Q20/363 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F13/025 ,  G07F5/18

Abstract: A fuel dispenser-credit card reader control system for controlling the fuel dispensing process and accepting payment for the fuel dispensed through a card reader is disclosed. The dispenser controller has a microprocessor with read-only-memory for storing operating routines and command code and read-and-write-memory for storing responses. Configuration circuits translate the communication language of the dispenser controller into a communication protocol readable by the dispensers such that the dispensing process of various dispenser brands can be controlled and payment for the fuel accepted. A feature of the disclosure is that the controller includes a command for transmitting an encrypted PIN number data block from the card reader to a site controller without analyzing the data, manipulating the data, or permanently storing the data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制燃料分配过程并接受通过读卡器分配的燃料的支付的燃料分配器 - 信用卡读卡器控制系统。 分配器控制器具有带有只读存储器的微处理器，用于存储操作程序和命令代码以及用于存储响应的读写存储器。 配置电路将分配器控制器的通信语言转换成分配器可读的通信协议，使得可以控制各种分配器品牌的分配过程并接受对燃料的支付。 本公开的特征在于，控制器包括用于将加密的PIN号数据块从读卡器发送到站点控制器的命令，而不分析数据，操纵数据或永久存储数据。

公开(公告)号：US5694326A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-02

申请号：US646388

申请日：1996-05-08

Applicant: Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

Inventor： Walter E. Warn ,  Fred K. Carr

IPC: G07F7/02 ,  G07F13/02 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F13/025 ,  G07F7/02

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel pump-card reader control center for controlling the fuel dispensing process and accepting payment for the fuel dispensed through a card reader. The control center has a microprocessor with read-only-memory (ROM) and read-and-write-memory (RAM). Operating routines are stored in ROM and operating code for controlling the dispensing process and accepting payment for the fuel dispensed is stored in RAM. The control commands for pump control and card reader control are down-loadable from magnetic medium or remotely though a modem interface. Configuration circuits translate the communication language of the fuel pump control commands and the card reader control commands into a communication format which is readable by the dispensers such that the control center can control dispensing process of different dispenser brands and accept payment for the fuel dispensed. Response data from the dispensers is stored in the RAM, and is transmitted to a computer through a driver, where the computer is performing cash register function. The fuel pump-card reader control center is particularly well suited for use with a c-store point-of-sales application programs for controlling the dispensers. An external version of the controller has serial connection to the computer and an internal version resides in an expansion slot and has a bus interface connection to the computer.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于控制燃料分配过程并接受通过读卡器分配的燃料的支付的燃料泵读卡器控制中心。 控制中心具有带有只读存储器（ROM）和读写存储器（RAM）的微处理器。 操作程序存储在ROM中，用于控制分配过程的操作代码和接收所分配的燃料的支付被存储在RAM中。 用于泵控制和读卡器控制的控制命令可从磁介质或通过调制解调器接口远程地下载。 配置电路将燃料泵控制命令和读卡器控制命令的通信语言转换成分配器可读的通信格式，使得控制中心可以控制不同分配器品牌的分配过程并接受分配燃料的支付。 来自分配器的响应数据存储在RAM中，并通过驱动程序传送到计算机，计算机正在执行收银机功能。 燃油泵读卡器控制中心特别适合用于控制分配器的c-store销售点应用程序。 控制器的外部版本具有与计算机的串行连接，内部版本位于扩展槽中，并具有与计算机的总线接口连接。

公开(公告)号：US08149134B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12370295

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: Walter E. Warn

Inventor： Walter E. Warn

IPC: G08C19/22

CPC classification number: G01D21/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01D15/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a means for monitoring the utility usage in a building with individual units but serviced by a single utility company meter. The individual units receive a pulse flow meter which is hard wired to a central unit and then sent to the internet for reading and then splitting the utility bill into prorated utility bills based on actual usage rather than size of the individual unit as a percentage of the whole unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测具有单独单元但由单个公用事业公司仪表服务的建筑物中的公用设施用途的装置。 单个单元接收脉冲流量计，其被硬连接到中央单元，然后发送到互联网读取，然后基于实际使用而不是单个单元的大小将该水电费分配到按比例分配的公用事业账单中，占百分比 整个单位

公开(公告)号：US20100201541A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12370295

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: Walter E. Warn

Inventor： Walter E. Warn

IPC: G08C15/06

CPC classification number: G01D21/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01D15/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a means for monitoring the utility usage in a building with individual units but serviced by a single utility company meter. The individual units receive a pulse flow meter which is hard wired to a central unit and then sent to the internet for reading and then splitting the utility bill into prorated utility bills based on actual usage rather than size of the individual unit as a percentage of the whole unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测具有单独单元但由单个公用事业公司仪表服务的建筑物中的公用设施用途的装置。 单个单元接收脉冲流量计，其被硬连接到中央单元，然后发送到互联网读取，然后基于实际使用而不是单个单元的大小将该水电费分配到按比例分配的公用事业账单中，占百分比 整个单位

公开(公告)号：US06546314B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-08

申请号：US09630305

申请日：2000-07-31

Applicant: Fred K. Carr ,  Walter E. Warn

Inventor： Fred K. Carr ,  Walter E. Warn

IPC: G06F1700

CPC classification number: B67D7/222 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G07F9/026 ,  G07F13/025

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for gathering product level profile information from different, spaced apart fueling locations networked together to a server through the Internet. A RLM monitors the data wire between the dispensers and dispenser controller to determine the amount of fuel dispensed and it stores this information in memory. The RLM is further interfaced to the ATG to determine the amount of product remaining in the USTs, and it tracts fuel additions to the USTs from delivery trucks. This information is stored in a data file in the RLM, and is linked together along with a site identifier to form a data packet for transmission. A communication network interconnects the RLMs of the remote fueling sites to a server. The server maintains a first database of routing numbers for the remote sites, and a second database of product level information for each remote site. The server individually polls the remote sites to obtain the data packet. Configurators may be used to configure the digital data in the data stream into logic signals such that the MP in the RLM can read data for different dispenser brands, therefore different dispenser brands can be used in the information network.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于通过互联网从不同的，间隔开的加油位置收集产品级别简档信息的方法，其通过因特网联网到服务器。 RLM监视分配器和分配器控制器之间的数据线，以确定分配的燃料量并将其存储在存储器中。 RLM进一步连接到ATG以确定UST中剩余的产品数量，并且从运送卡车运送UST的燃料添加物。 该信息存储在RLM中的数据文件中，并与站点标识符一起链接在一起以形成用于传输的数据分组。 通信网络将远程加油站的RLM互连到服务器。 服务器维护远程站点的路由号码的第一个数据库，以及每个远程站点的产品级信息的第二个数据库。 服务器单独轮询远程站点以获取数据包。 配置器可用于将数据流中的数字数据配置为逻辑信号，使得RLM中的MP可以读取不同分配器品牌的数据，因此可以在信息网络中使用不同的分配器品牌。

公开(公告)号：US06351689B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09612840

申请日：2000-07-10

Applicant: Fred K. Carr ,  Walter E. Warn

Inventor： Fred K. Carr ,  Walter E. Warn

IPC: G06F1700

CPC classification number: G07F11/002 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F13/025

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for gathering product level profile information from the POS of different, spaced apart fueling locations networked together to a server through the Internet. The POS monitors the dispensers through a pump control center to determine the amount of fuel dispensed and the ATG to determine the amount of product remaining in the USTs, and it tracts fuel additions to the USTs from delivery trucks. This information is stored in a data file in the POS, and is linked together along with a site identifier to form a data packet for transmission. A communication network interconnects the POS of the remote fueling sites to a server. The server maintains a first database of routing numbers for the remote sites, and a second database of product level information for each remote site. The server individually polls the remote sites to obtain the data packet. Configurators may be used to configure the logic signals from the POS into logic signals which are readable by different dispenser brands so that different dispenser types can be used in the information network.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于通过互联网从不同的，间隔开的加油位置的POS收集产品级别简档信息的方法，所述位置通过因特网联网到服务器。 POS通过泵控制中心监测分配器，以确定分配的燃油量和ATG来确定UST中剩余的产品数量，并从运输卡车向UST运送燃料。 该信息存储在POS中的数据文件中，并与站点标识符一起链接在一起以形成用于传输的数据包。 通信网络将远程加油站的POS互连到服务器。 服务器维护远程站点的路由号码的第一个数据库，以及每个远程站点的产品级别信息的第二个数据库。 服务器单独轮询远程站点以获取数据包。 配置器可用于将来自POS的逻辑信号配置为逻辑信号，这些信号可被不同的分配器品牌读取，从而可以在信息网络中使用不同的分配器类型。